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General
- Shepherd's huts at a small, friendly site in the village of Kilmington
- On the Wiltshire Cycleway, two miles from Stourhead Estate
- Comfy beds, hot showers, shared kitchen, firepit and hot tub
At The Cowshed is a small cluster of handmade traditional shepherd’s huts in the Wiltshire village of Kilmington, within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Each of the smart huts has been kitted out with comfy beds (with bedding supplied), and they share a well-equipped kitchen that has plenty of utensils and basic provisions plus a hob, an oven and a fridge (in which you’ll find breakfast packs to get your morning off to a cracking start). Nearby are a couple of toilets and hot showers with lots of nifty touches including body wash and hooks to hang all your bits and bobs on.
And the facilities list goes on… that shared area also has a barbecue space, a firepit for chilly evenings and a hot tub for swish soaks (most welcome after a day of hiking or bike riding in the gorgeous surrounds). One thing you’ll not be provided with is wifi – and there’s little mobile signal either, so you can really switch off and settle into the important business of properly relaxing.
Speaking of hikes and bike rides, this is a splendid spot for both – the site is on the Wiltshire Cycleway and near to plenty of woodland, quiet paths and pretty villages that all merit a visit on foot or two wheels (Stourhead Estate’s just a couple of miles away too). If you need ideas, maps or pub recommendations, have a chat with friendly hosts Richard and Charlotte (they’ll also be able to sort cycle storage to keep your steed dry, or warm your boots on the Aga if you get caught in a downpour…)
Open from 31/03/2023 to 01/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Please note that the hot tub is shared and is available between 01/04 - 11/09.
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Reviews
Outside dining room with woodburner was excellent. Lovely and quiet. …
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Lovely setting, quiet and clean
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Peaceful, beautiful site with great facilities
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So pleased you enjoyed yourselves and found everything as you would of hoped, see you again I hope! |
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Perfect site with excellent facilities and comfy beds
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Brilliant, thank you! |
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Really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast materials in the fridge …
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Ace, thank you, come back soon! |
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Lovely stay
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Fantastic so spread you enjoyed, come back soon! |
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Yes maybe fairy lights would work I will look into my planning, SO pleased you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! |
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Features
Coronavirus
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Hot tub
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Camping 2.0
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Forest
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Market Place
— 6.8 miles
Market Place — 6.8 miles
Market Place — 8.3 miles
- Train stations
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Bruton Rail Station
— 5.2 miles
Frome Rail Station — 6.6 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station — 7.3 miles
- Ferry ports
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Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
— 24.5 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing — 24.6 miles
Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing — 24.7 miles
- Airports
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Bristol International Airport
— 24.0 miles
Local attractions
Start off with a trip to the Stourhead Estate (five minutes' drive), a National Trust-run property with a historic house and smashing neo-classical garden centred around a gorgeous lake. Grottoes, decorative temples and a whole host of trees will keep you occupied for many an hour (and supply you with near-endless material for family games of I spy). If travelling with drowsy younger tots, it's also good to know that the flat, wide paths here are (by and large) buggy-friendly.
Longleat (20 minutes) is another great Wiltshire estate where you can set out on self-driven safaris, making this another popular pick. But plenty more low-key attractions are ensconced in the local countryside too, like King Alfred's Tower (five minutes) and Frome (15 minutes), where there are lots of intriguing independent shops.
Artsy holidaymakers are very well-served around here: they've got the Hauser and Wirth gallery and sculpture park (15 minutes) and Bath's Holburne Museum (40 minutes). Fans of trains, planes and automobiles, meanwhile, can head out to Haynes International Motor Museum (20 minutes) or for steam-powered trips on the East Somerset Railway (20 minutes).
Must see
- Stourhead House and Garden (1.9 miles)
- Longleat (4.4 miles)
- Haynes International Motor Museum (11.7 miles)
National Trust
- Stourhead (2.0 miles)
- West Pennard Court Barn (13.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10 a.m. |
At The Cowshed cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. At The Cowshed will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does At The Cowshed have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is At The Cowshed dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near At The Cowshed? Start off with a trip to the Stourhead Estate (five minutes' drive), a National Trust-run property with a historic house and smashing neo-classical garden centred around a gorgeous lake. Grottoes, decorative temples … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of At The Cowshed?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at At The Cowshed? From £180 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you for your lovely review, hope to see you again soon! Charlotte